Masses Holy Family:

Saturday: 5:30 pm

Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am (Spanish)

Weekdays:

Holy Family Chapel 2155 Blackrock Ave

Monday through Saturday: 9:00am

Wednesday Evening (Spanish): 7:00 pm (Church) First Friday of Month (Spanish): 7:00 pm (Church) Confessions: Saturday 5:00 pm Baptisms & Matrimony:

Please contact the rectory for an appointment to register and speak to a priest at (718) 863-9156 Sacrament of the Sick / Homebound:

Parishioners unable to attend Sunday Mass, please call our church office at Blessed Sacra-ment 718-892-3214 or Holy Family 718-863-9156 and leave your contact information and someone will contact you.

Need to Speak to a Priest?:

Please contact the rectory for an appoint-

ment. Rectory hours are 9 am to 8 pm

Monday to Friday.

Please Remember Our Parish Community in Your Will

Blessed Sacrament Worship Site: Saturday: 8:00 am, 5:00 pm Vigil Sunday: 8:00 am (Spanish), 9:30 am, 11:00 am (Spanish) & 12:30 pm Weekdays Blessed Sacrament: Monday ~ Friday: 8:00 am Confessions: Saturday 4:00 pm Eucharistic Exposition:

Saturdays 3:00 - 4:00 pm First Fridays, 12:00 pm

Miraculous Medal Novena:

Tuesdays after the 8:00 am Mass (Bilingual) Adult Sacramental Preparation: Bilingual classes are held for adults who wish to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Communion and Confirmation. Please call the Church Office or the Religious Education Office for further information.

Alcoholic Anonymous:

Holy Family:

Wednesdays 9:00 am; Thursdays: 7:00 pm &

Sundays 6:00 pm in Mechler Hall

Blessed Sacrament: Sundays 3:00 pm

Parish Staff:

Rev. Stephen Mallanga, A.J. Rev. John Kalungi, A.J., Rev. Michael Mburu, A.J.

Deacon Epimegnio Portalatín, (B.S), Deacon Carlos Porcel, (B.S.), Deacon Edwin Cruz (H.F)

Brenda Ortiz, Music Director (B.S), Doris DiTerlizzi, Leader of Song (H.F.) , John F. Schirripa, Organist (HF),

Brad Whiteley, Organist (B.S), Jorge Camacho, Spanish Choir Leader, (H.F)

Frances Lopez Alvarado, Religious Education Coordinator, Danielle Gonzalez , Holy Family School Principal,

Robert & Wanda Arroyo, RCIA Coordinators, (H.F), Eduardo Olivero, RCIA Spanish

Parish of HOLY FAMILY BLESSED SACRAMENT

& ST. JOHN VIANNEY

2158 WATSON AVENUE, BRONX, NEW YORK, 10472

Webpage: www.holyfamilychurchbx.org

Email: holyfamilychurchbx@gmail.com

Holy Family Rectory:

718-863-9156 ~ Fax: 718-597-5560 Hours: 9-8 pm Mon-Fri

Blessed Sacrament Rectory

718-892-3214 ~ Fax: 718– 892-3907 Hours: 9-2 pm Mon– Fri

Religious Education Office: 718-863-4620

Seniors Program: 718-892-1396 Holy Family School: 718-863-7280 Ext. 3

Holy Family:

Todavía tenemos misas disponibles para el año 2020. Puede

llamar/venir a la rectoría para reservarlas, para cumpleañ os,

aniversario, enfermos. $15.00 es la donación. Para ser inclui-

das en el boletín, Misas de intención deben ser sometidas a

la rectoría de miércoles a viernes.

Horario de Misas / Miércoles de Cenizas:

Blessed Sacrament:

Miércoles 26 de Febrero Misas bilingües a las 8 am y 7:30

pm. marcando el comienzo

de la cuaresma, también ten-

dremos un servicio litúrgico y

distribución de cenizas en el

Bronx Rehab Center en el

1010 Underhill Avenue.

Holy Family: 9:00 am en

Ingles y 7:00pm en Español.

Sus donaciones siempre son

apreciada.

Retiro Espiritual:

Tendremos un retiro para empezar la temporada de la cua-

resma el Domingo 1, de Marzo de 2-6pm en Mechler Hall

Holy Family, con el Diacono Edwin Cruz.

Intenciones Misales: Pedimos a todos los que desean que sus intenciones misales aparezcan en el boletín por favor traerlas a la rectoría no mas tardar de todos los viernes

Estudios Bíblico en Español:

Con el Diacono Porcel Lunes a las 7:00 pm en Mechler Hall.

Los participantes dialogan sobres varios temas encontrados

en las escrituras. Nuevos miembros son bienvenidos.

Bendición de Aniversario de Bodas:

Las parejas que celebran su aniversario de bodas que

deseen una bendición durante nuestras misas de fin de se-

mana deben llamar a la oficina de la rectoría o hablar con el

sacerdote. 718-892-3214 o 7818-863-9156.

Presentación de Bebés:

Familias que desean presentar sus bebés a Jesús y la co-

munidad, durante nuestras misas de fin de semana, por favor

hable con un sacerdote temprano antes del comienzo de la

misa

Desean ser Miembros de Nuestras Parroquia?:

Lame al 718-863-9156 Holy Family o 718-892-3214 Blessed

Sacrament con su información y lo registraremos. Muchas

gracias.

La Campaña del Cardenal 2020:

Nuestra meta es $73,500.00, hemos prometido $5,700.00 y

hemos pagado $2,925.00. Desde Febrero 7, 2020.

Temporada de Cuaresma:

La Cuaresma es la principal estación penitencial en el año

litúrgico de la iglesia que refleja los cuarenta días que Jesús

estuvo en el desierto en ayunas y oraciones en preparación

de la Pascua. Únase con Blessed Sacrament a un servicio

bilingüe en las Estaciones de la Cruz todos los Viernes des-

pués de las misas de 8 am y 7 pm .

Catholic Charities:

Localizado en el 2155 Blackrock Avenue, Bx, NY 10472 718-

414-1050 les ayuda a su familia aplicar gratis para los benefi-

cios de Snap, el tamaño de su familia, los ingresos y otros

factores pueden determinar su elegibilidad.

40 días por la vida: ¿Quieres ser parte de salvar vidas? Todo lo que se necesita es tu oración y presencia. 40 días por la vida es una campa-ña de oración para salvar vidas que se llevará a cabo del 26 de febrero al 5 de abril. 40 Días por la Vida es una iniciativa pacífica que consiste en 40 días de oración y ayuno, vigilia pacífica en los centros de aborto y actividades educativas con el objetivo de proteger a las madres y sus hijos del abor-to. Más de 16,000 niños han sido salvados del aborto durante las campañas de 40 Días por la Vida. Para obtener más in-formación, visite: www.40daysforlife.com/bronx y comuní-quese con Raydiris en 646-479-2541 Raydiris@hotmail.com.

Ayuno: La ley del ayuno requiere un católico de 18 a 59

años reduzca la cantidad de comida que se consume de la

normalidad durante la temporada. Penitencia: La iglesia

requiere que todos los fieles, cada uno a su manera hagan

penitencia los días de Cuaresma todos los Viernes, abstener

de comer carnes es obligatorio para los mayores de 14 añ o.

Excusados son las personas con problemas mentales, los

enfermos, mujeres embarazadas o lactantes.

Séptimo Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario 23 de Febrero, 2020

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 23, 2020

We greatly appreciate your weekly offerings

from February 16

Holy Family: *

Blessed Sacrament: *

*: will be reported next week

Readings for the Week of February 23, 2020 :

Monday: Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 9:14-29

Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37

Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17;2

Cor 5:20- 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25

Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15

Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32

Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17;Rom 5:12-19

[12, 17-19];

Intention Masses:

Our mass book for 2020 is open and there are masses still

available, please call rectory or stop by to place your inten-

tions for the sick, birthdays, anniversaries, donation is only

$15.00. To be included in the bulletin, Mass intentions, must

be submitted to the rectory, Wednesday toFriday of every

week.

Ash Wednesday Mass

Schedule:

Will be celebrated on

Wednesday, February

26th, marking the begin-

ning of Lent. Blessed Sac-

rament will have two bilin-

gual mass at 8 am & 7:30

pm. In church and at Bronx

Rehab Center at 1010 Underhill Ave. with distribution of

ashes. Holy Family: 9 am in English and 7pm in Spanish.

Your donations are always welcomed

Spiritual Retreat:

Holy Family will have a retreat in preparation for the Lenten season

on Sunday, March 1, 2020 from 2-6pm in Mechler Hall with Deacon

Edwin Cruz, everyone is welcome to join us

Mass Intentions:

Those wishing to have their Mass intentions included in the

bulletin must bring them to the rectory no later than Friday

Wedding Anniversary Blessing:

It is great joy for couples to receive a special blessing during

their wedding anniversary. Couples wishing to have a blessing

during our weekend masses should call the rectory office or

talk to the priest. 718-892-3214 or 7818-863-9156.

Parish Membership:

Those who wish to become members of the parish can come

to our office or call to register, the secretaries will be happy to

assist you Holy Family 718-863-9156; Blessed Sacrament

718-892-3214.

Presentation of Newborns:

Families wishing to have a special presentation of their new-

borns to Jesus and our community during our weekend

masses, please talk to a priest before the beginning of the

mass.

The Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal 2020:

Our parish goal is $73,500.00, you have pledged $5,700.00

and paid $2,925.00 as of Friday, February 7, 2020.

Season of Lent:

Lent is the primary penitential season in the Church’s liturgical

year reflecting the forty days Jesus spent in the desert. Please

join Blessed Sacrament during our bilingual service of the sta-

tions of the cross every Friday after the 8am and the 7pm

masses.

Catholic Charities:

Helps you to apply for Snap Benefits with free assistance. You

family size, income, resident status and other factors deter-

mine your eligibility in receiving these benefits. You can visit

their office at 2155 Blackrock Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472/ 718-

414-1050 once a month on Tuesday from 10.00 to 11:30am.

They also have other services available.

40 Days for Life: Want to be part of saving lives? All it takes is your prayers and presence. 40 Days for Life is a life-saving prayer campaign that will be held February 26th through April 5th. 40 Days for Life is a peaceful initiative consisting of 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil at abortion facilities, and educational outreach with the goal of protecting mothers and their children from abortion. More than 16,000 children have been saved from abortion during 40 Days for Life campaigns. To learn more, visit: www.40daysforlife.com/bronx and contact Thomas at (347) 316-3728 / dataarchitect1@outlook.com.

Fasting: The law of fasting requires a catholic from 18 to 59

birthday, to reduce the amount of food eaten from normal dur-

ing the season of lent. Penance: Cannon Law requires all

faithful, each in his or her own way to do penance, the days

during the lent season are Fridays, to abstain from meat is

obligatory for those from 14 year and above. Excused are

those with unsound mind, the sick, frail, pregnant or nursing

women.

Blessed Sacrament

Monday February 24

8:00 am +Rosa Florentina & Otilia Martínez

Tuesday: February 25

8:00 am +María Vásquez Guillen

Wednesday: February 26 Ash Wednesday

8:00 am +Familia Berrios Febo [Difuntos]

Thursday: February 27

8:00 am +Juan Pablo Gil

Friday: February 28

8:00 am +Petra & Miguel Andrade

Saturday: February 29

8:00 am +Juan Pablo Gil

5:00 pm +Arlene Cintron

Sunday: March 1

8:00 am +Armando & Sofia Ramírez [14th Aniv. De Boda]

9:30 am +Efraín & Israel Ruiz

11:00 am +Miguel & Petra Andrade

12:30 pm

Holy Family

Monday: February 24

9:00 am +José Ng, Sr.

Tuesday: February 25

9:00 am +

Wednesday February 26 Ash Wednesday

10:00 am +Robert Martínez [25th Ann.]

+Adorias John Cruz

7:00 pm +Amando Pacheco Pérez

Thursday February 27

9:00 am. +Barry A. Finan

Friday February 28

9:00 am. +Barry A. Finan

Saturday: February 29

9:00 am. +Barry A. Finan

5:30 pm +Departed Members of the Parish

Sunday: March 1

8:00 am +Daniel Anne & James Conlan

9:30 am +John Nash

+Jack Doddy

11:00 am +Pablo Rivera Figueroa

+Adalberta Figueroa

+Cleofás José Matías

Intention Masses / Misa de Intención 2020